Cambridge Race 4 - DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS HCP TROT
THE MERC (10) scored in nice style a fortnight ago, the second win from his past four outings at this venue. Yet to win at this shorter distance but he is going well. SCOOTS (5) was successful last time out in a strong performance at this circuit. Goes back 10m in the handicap but a repeat of the most recent effort would take him close again. EAGLE HANOVER (3) is working towards a win and could be ready to deliver after finishing runner-up at this circuit and distance last time out. NIAMH (8) got it wrong last time but won here prior so is worth another chance.

Driver: Kate Coppins
Stats
Comments
Comfortably contained in last few assignments. Could bounce back. For odds.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | R35 to R37 TROT | $7,860.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 2:07.10 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT JUN.D | $7,720.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 2:03.60 | 2 |
| 35.0L | $8.40 |
| 8/10 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | R35 to R38, R40 with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 2:04.70 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $6.30 |
| 6/9 | 10/09/2026 | 20 | R38 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Kate Coppins | 2:05.20 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $16.90 |
| 1/9 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R42 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 2:05.20 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.20 |
| 3/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Kate Coppins | 2:03.40 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $12.00 |
| 4/14 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ SpecHcp TROT | $25,875.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Kate Coppins | 4 |
| 11.3L | $10.90 | |
| 3/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 5 |
| 1.1L | $3.30 | |
| 4/10 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | Up to R44 with cond. MOB. TROT | $9,650.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 6 |
| 11.6L | $9.10 | |
| 2/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $9,650.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 5 |
| 5.1L | $21.10 |
Driver: Geoff Martin
Stats
Comments
Last three starts have been much better. Consider for combination bets on that.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | R35 to R37 TROT | $7,860.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Geoff Martin | 2:07.10 | 10 |
| 18.3L | $25.80 |
| 4/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Geoff Martin | 2:05.30 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $25.40 |
| 3/10 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | R35 to R38, R40 with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Geoff Martin | 2:04.70 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $63.90 |
| 10/10 | 10/09/2026 | 13 | R35 to R36 TROT | $7,720.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Geoff Martin | 2:07.00 | 2 |
| 40.4L | $23.30 |
| 12/12 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | Up to R39 with cond. TROT | $15,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Easy | Geoff Martin | 2:05.90 | 9 |
| 67.2L | $31.80 |
| 9/9 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R42 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Geoff Martin | 2:05.20 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $43.20 |
| 8/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R38 to R48 MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Geoff Martin | 2 |
| 61.9L | $27.90 | |
| 9/11 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. TROT INV J | $19,650.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Hayden Douglas | 9 |
| 18.6L | $35.60 | |
| 9/14 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ SpecHcp TROT | $25,875.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Geoff Martin | 8 |
| 24.5L | $42.30 | |
| 11/12 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R46 MOB. TROT | $30,000.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Fast | James Stormont | 7 |
| 67.2L | $14.30 |

Driver: Brooke Wilkins
Stats
Comments
Produced a brave effort when runner-up last Thursday. Quinella's-First4's/SRM's.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. TROT | $7,580.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Brooke Wilkins | 2:03.80 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $20.50 |
| 4/11 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | R35 to R37 TROT | $7,860.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Brooke Wilkins | 2:07.10 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $16.90 |
| 7/10 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | R35 to R38, R40 with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Jay Abernethy | 2:04.70 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $7.70 |
| 6/10 | 10/09/2026 | 13 | R35 to R36 TROT | $7,720.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 2:07.00 | 5 |
| 20.7L | $8.00 |
| 7/12 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | Up to R39 with cond. TROT | $15,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Easy | Jay Abernethy | 2:05.90 | 5 |
| 22.6L | $10.10 |
| 5/9 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R53 MOB. TROT | $28,425.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Fast | Jay Abernethy | 1:58.80 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R37 MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 7 |
| 7.5L | $14.10 | |
| 8/11 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. TROT INV J | $19,650.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Seth Hill | 6 |
| 17.8L | $13.80 | |
| 6/14 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ SpecHcp TROT | $25,875.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 5 |
| 17.5L | $19.80 | |
| 2/11 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | 4YO+, Up to R45 with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $9,825.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 5 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |

Driver: Zachary Butcher
Stats
Comments
Made mistakes in last weeks assignment. She'll be at generous odds tonight.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 08/10/2026 | 13 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. TROT | $7,580.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 2:03.80 | 3 |
| 86.1L | $23.70 |
| 7/10 | 25/09/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 2:04.10 | 5 |
| 67.2L | $9.40 |
| 10/10 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | R35 to R38, R40 with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:04.70 | 3 |
| 45.7L | $3.60 |
| 4/10 | 10/09/2026 | 13 | R35 to R36 TROT | $7,720.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Andre Poutama | 2:07.00 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $4.50 |
| 8/12 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | Up to R39 with cond. TROT | $15,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Easy | Andre Poutama | 2:05.90 | 1 |
| 29.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R37 MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Andre Poutama | 2:00.70 | 9 |
| 12.9L | $9.60 |
| 6/11 | 07/08/2026 | 35 | 4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. TROT INV J | $19,650.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 8 |
| 12.9L | $34.60 | |
| 8/8 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R37 to R43 MOB. TROT | $13,950.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2 |
| 35.0L | $8.10 | |
| 5/10 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $9,650.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 8 |
| 7.8L | $11.50 | |
| 7/11 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | 3YO+, R39 to R43 SpecHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2 |
| 25.8L | $27.90 |

Driver: Allen Pyers
Stats
Comments
Best form including last start success has been over the 2700m trips. Danger.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | R35 to R37 TROT | $7,860.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:07.10 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 6/8 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Allen Pyers | 2:05.30 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $10.70 |
| 2/10 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | R35 to R36 TROT | $7,720.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Allen Pyers | 2:07.00 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $10.20 |
| 8/10 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Easy | Allen Pyers | 2:07.90 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $118.40 |
| 3/9 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R42 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Allen Pyers | 2:05.20 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $18.90 |
| 6/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Allen Pyers | 2:03.40 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $18.70 |
| 2/11 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R44 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Michael Hay | 5 |
| 4.8L | $11.10 | |
| 6/9 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | R35 to R42 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Allen Pyers | 1 |
| 17.2L | $21.30 | |
| 2/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | Up to R44 with cond. MOB. TROT | $9,650.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Allen Pyers | 4 |
| 1.9L | $84.10 | |
| 8/12 | 03/07/2026 | 64 | 3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Allen Pyers | 3 |
| 14.5L | $90.60 |

Driver: Andre Poutama
Stats
Comments
Didn't flatter at Auckland last week. Good win at this venue 24Sep. Keep safe.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 09/10/2026 | 15 | 3YO+ R35 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Stephanie Burley | 2:04.70 | 1 |
| 48.4L | $37.60 |
| 1/11 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO+, R35 with cond. TROT | $7,860.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:06.70 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $5.10 |
| 9/10 | 17/09/2026 | 6 | R35 to R38, R40 with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | James Stormont | 2:04.70 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $29.50 |
| 8/10 | 11/09/2026 | 82 | 2YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | James Stormont | 2:04.40 | 2 |
| 37.7L | $26.70 |
| 8/10 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $9,650.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Slushy | Wilson House | 2:02.70 | 4 |
| 43.0L | $19.80 |
| 5/10 | 07/06/2026 | 25 | 4YO+ R35 to R36 TROT | $9,650.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 2:09.80 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $12.30 |
| 6/8 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 TROT | $7,440.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 6 |
| 15.6L | $6.40 | |
| 5/10 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 TROT | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Wilson House | 11 |
| 14.3L | $19.70 | |
| 8/9 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | 5YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $7,580.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Wilson House | 2 |
| 48.4L | $39.40 | |
| 10/11 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | R35 to R39 TROT | $9,825.00 | Banks Pen | 2170m | Slow | Wilson House | 4 |
| 45.7L | $9.30 |

Driver: David Butcher
Stats
Comments
Mixing form recently. Game 3rd to The Merc 2-starts back. Adds to the puzzle.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. TROT | $7,580.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 2:03.80 | 5 |
| 32.3L | $28.20 |
| 3/7 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | R39 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | David Butcher | 2:06.00 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $42.20 |
| 8/10 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT JUN.D | $7,720.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Ollie Gregory | 2:03.60 | 7 |
| 26.9L | $25.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | R35 to R38, R40 with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 2:04.70 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/11 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,860.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | David Butcher | 2:05.40 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $7.90 |
| 2/11 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Easy | David Butcher | 2:09.00 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $28.20 |
| 5/12 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 3 |
| 26.9L | $7.90 | |
| 6/9 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | David Butcher | 1 |
| 17.5L | $18.30 | |
| 7/14 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ SpecHcp TROT | $25,875.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | David Butcher | 2 |
| 19.1L | $25.20 | |
| 4/11 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | 4YO+, Up to R45 with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $9,825.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | David Butcher | 2 |
| 10.8L | $15.20 |

Driver: Todd Mitchell
Stats
Comments
Late error was costly a fortnight ago. Scored well 17Sep. Definite contender.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | R39 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 2:06.00 | 1 |
| 51.1L | $10.90 |
| 1/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 2:04.80 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $5.80 |
| 2/9 | 10/09/2026 | 20 | R38 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 2:05.20 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $21.40 |
| 3/10 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R41 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 2:01.10 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $34.10 |
| 7/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R38 to R48 MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 1:58.90 | 7 |
| 43.0L | $12.70 |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 2:03.20 | 2 |
| 29.6L | $25.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/07/2026 | 28 | R35 to R42 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 5 |
| 2.4L | $35.40 | |
| 6/8 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | R38 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 1 |
| 12.9L | $5.90 | |
| 6/12 | 05/06/2026 | 29 | R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Slushy | Todd Mitchell | 1 |
| 8.1L | $7.40 | |
| 5/8 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | R38 to R46 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 4 |
| 17.2L | $7.70 |

Driver: Sailesh Abernethy
Stats
Comments
Safely held at Auckland 2Oct. Back to happy hunting ground this evening. E/W.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/10/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:04.20 | 1 |
| 29.6L | $30.90 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 2:05.30 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.80 |
| 4/9 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | R38 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2:05.20 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $14.30 |
| 7/10 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Easy | Peter Ferguson | 2:07.90 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $11.60 |
| 4/10 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R41 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:01.10 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $13.30 |
| 9/11 | 07/08/2026 | 21 | 4YO+ R40 to R51 MOB. TROT INV J | $19,650.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Hayden Douglas | 2:01.50 | 10 |
| 40.4L | $29.30 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 | |
| 3/12 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 6.2L | $9.50 | |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | R38 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2 |
| 6.5L | $5.40 | |
| 1/12 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | 3YO+, Up to R39 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |